Yoon Bo-ra
| Bora | |
|---|---|
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Bora in 2015 | |
| Native name | 윤보라 |
| Born |
Yoon Bo-ra January 30, 1990 Seoul, South Korea |
| Education | Myongji University |
| Occupation | |
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Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | |
| Associated acts | |
| Yoon Bo-ra | |
| Hangul | 윤보라 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 尹보라 |
| Revised Romanization | Yun Bora |
| McCune–Reischauer | Yun Pora |
Yoon Bo-ra (born January 30, 1990), most often credited as Bora, is a South Korean idol singer. She is best known as a member of the South Korean girl group Sistar and their sub-unit Sistar19.
Biography
Bora was born on January 30, 1990,[1] in Seoul, South Korea. She majored in music in Myongji University, and graduated in February 2015.
Career
Sistar
In June 2010, Bora made her debut as a member of Sistar on KBS Music Bank with their debut single, Push Push[2]
In early 2011, Bora and group member Hyolyn formed as a sub-group Sistar19 with the single "Ma Boy".[3]
Solo career
On October 17, 2011 it was revealed that Bora will be part of the new season of television show Invincible Youth. The first episode of ‘Invincible Youth 2′ aired on November 11th.[4]
On October 3, 2012 Bora appeared in Lee Seok Hun's new music video for "Because I Like You".[5]
On the October 21, 2012 episode of the live music show Inkigayo, it was revealed that Bora would join one of four groups that would perform a new song for the SBS Gayo Daejeon music spectacular. As part of Mystic White, Bora released the charity song "Mermaid Princess" on December 26, 2012.[6] The group would go on to perform the song in a one off performance during the year end SBS Gayo Daejeon show.
On December 21, 2013, Bora won Best Rookie Awards (Music Bank) at the '2013 KBS Entertainment Awards' along with John Park. On January 21, 2015 was revealed that Bora will be the new MC for KBS World's new fashion show A Style for You together with Kim Heechul, Goo Ha-ra and Hani.[7]
On April 15, 2015 it was revealed that Bora will collaborate with Unpretty Rapstar contestants Kisum, Lil Cham, Jace and male artist Adoonga. Their collaboration song "Feedback" will be released on April 28, 2015.[8]
On April 27, 2015, it was revealed that Bora will play in new web drama Flatterer. It was revealed that Bora will be playing the captain of a judo team, Bong Hee.[9] On July 14, 2015, was revealed that Bora will join web drama 'The Greatest One Sided Love'. 'The Greatest One Sided Love' starring Jung Il-woo, Jin Se-yeon & Bora will be released both in Korea and China in September.[10]
Discography
For Bora's work with Sistar, see Sistar discography
Featured songs
| Year | Title | Song | Duration | Artist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Mermaid Princess | "Mermaid Princess" | 3:28 | Mystic White |
| 2013 | Will In Fall | "Bubble" | 3:29 | Narrator of K.Will's song |
| 2015 | Feedback | "Feedback" | 3:07 | With Kisum, Lil Cham, Jace, and Adoonga |
Filmography
Television drama
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Shut Up Family | Herself | Cameo, Ep. 22 | KBS2 |
| 2014 | Doctor Stranger | Lee Changyi | Supporting Role | SBS |
| 2015 | Flatterer | Bong Hee | Lead Role | Web Drama |
| High-End Crush | Min Joo | Supporting Role | Web Drama |
TV variety shows
| Year | Title | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2012 | Let's Go Dream Team 2 | KBS2 | Episodes 44, 53, 55, 71, 74, 77, 86, 92, 166, 182, 188 |
| 2011 | Invincible Youth | KBS | Episodes 53, 54 |
| 2011–2012 | Invincible Youth 2 | Series regular | |
| Quiz to Change the World | MBC | Episodes 150, 169, 192 | |
| 2012 | Strong Heart | SBS | Episodes 113, 114 |
| Running Man | Episodes 95, 174 | ||
| 1 Night 2 Days | KBS2 | Episode 252 | |
| 2013 | Blind Test Show 180° | MBC | Episode 3 |
| Shinhwa Broadcast | JTBC | Episodes 45, 46 [11] | |
| Fashion King Korea | SBS | Judge | |
| Barefooted Friends | Episode 25 | ||
| 2013 Idol Star Olympics Championships | MBC | Player | |
| Cool Kiz On The Block | KBS2 | Episode 12 | |
| 2014 | Running Man | SBS | Episode 201 |
| 2015 | A Style for You | KBS World | Co-MC |
| Running Man | SBS | Episode 255 | |
| 2016 | Law of the Jungle in Panama | SBS | Cast Member |
MCs
| Year | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | M! Countdown | April 19 |
| Show! Music Core | August 4, 18, 25 | |
| 2013 | Let's Go Dream Team! Season 2 | May 5 |
| 2013–2015 | Music Bank | October 25, 2013 – April 24, 2015 |
Music video appearances
| Year | Music video | Artist | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Boyfriend | Boyfriend | Herself |
| 2012 | I Need You | K.Will | |
| Because I Like You | Lee Seok Hun | ||
| 2015 | Wet | Jooyoung |
Awards
| Year | Organization | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | KBS Entertainment Awards | Best Rookie Award [12] | Music Bank | Won |
References
- ↑ Mark Russell (29 April 2014). K-Pop Now!: The Korean Music Revolution. Tuttle Publishing. p. 100. ISBN 978-1-4629-1411-1.
- ↑ Debut. Allkpop.com (2010-06-04). Retrieved on 2012-07-17.
- ↑ 전설 및 아이돌가수 | 자유 선언 토요일 《KBS》. 2011-06-18 확인.
- ↑ "Full Cast for Invincible Youth 2". (October 2011). Allkpop. Retrieved November 17, 2015.
- ↑ "SG Wannabe’s Lee Seok Hoon unveils “Because I Like You” MV (starring SISTAR’s Bora)" (October 2012). Allkpop. Retrieved November 17, 2015.
- ↑ "Mystic White (Jiyoung, Bora, Sunhwa, Gayoon, Lizzy) release “Mermaid Princess” track". (December 2012). Allkpop. Retrieved November 17, 2015.
- ↑ "Hara joins + Heechul, Jooyeon, and Bora in talks to be MCs for fashion-beauty show 'A Style for You'". (January 2015). Allkpop. Retrieved November 17, 2015.
- ↑ "Sistar's Bora and Unpretty Rapstar's Kisum, Lil Cham, and Jace are sexy in stripes in Collaboration teaser photo". Allkpop. April 2015. Retrieved November 17, 2015.
- ↑ "Bora to act in web-drama 'Suck Up' with F.T Island's Jaejin, Bae Seul Gi, and Kwak Dong Yeon". (April 2015). Allkpop. Retrieved November 17, 2015.
- ↑ "SISTAR’s Bora Confirmed to Join Jung Il Woo and Jin Se Yeon in New Web Drama". Soompi. Retrieved 2015-11-07.
- ↑ Hong, Grace Danbi (23 January 2013). "Shinhwa and SISTAR Reenact Love Studio on Shinhwa Broadcast". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
- ↑ "Winners and Performances from the 2013 KBS Entertainment Awards". Soompi. Retrieved 2015-11-18.
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